Although the adoption of the plan doesn't come with any funding, it addressed the need for improvement at the popular but aging park, said Nick Christensen, chair of the Lents Neighborhood Association.

"Part of it was loved to death," Christensen said, adding that the grass fields are particularly hard hit by heavy use.

A central element of the plan is replacing some of the heavily used grass fields with synthetic turf. The central soccer field would be moved north, creating a larger space for general park use with trails.

"A single all-weather field can replace two grass fields, if managed properly," he said during the council meeting.

In all, the master plan calls for a turf baseball field, soccer field, a children's play area, a small skate park and other improved facilities such as lights and more restrooms. It also addresses some of the noise complaints of neighbors by strategically placing noisy amenities, such as the performance gazebo and skate park, facing away from homes.

"Lents is a really important park for east Portland, it's 38 acres and serves so many user groups," said Emily Hicks, a member of Fish's office.

Hicks explained that the the master plan will serve as a road map for future development as funds become available, which would likely be part of a parks bond for voters in the coming years.

"We're a long ways from implementation," Christensen said. "We need $13 million. It's a tall order, but hopefully we can be part of the levy they craft when the economy improves."